New Study Finds Major AI Assistants Frequently Misrepresent News Content

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A new international study from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC has found that leading AI assistants—including ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity—misrepresented or mishandled news content in nearly half their responses. The research, published Wednesday, examined 3,000 AI-generated answers to news-related questions in 14 languages, assessing factual accuracy, sourcing, and the ability to distinguish fact from opinion.

The findings were troubling: 45% of AI responses contained at least one significant factual or interpretive issue, while 81% showed some form of problem, ranging from poor attribution to incorrect information. Roughly one-third of all replies featured serious sourcing errors, such as missing or misleading references. Notably, 72% of Google’s Gemini outputs contained significant sourcing flaws—far higher than the under 25% rate for other assistants.

Accuracy issues appeared in 20% of total responses, including outdated or false claims. Examples cited include Gemini incorrectly describing legal changes on disposable vapes, and ChatGPT erroneously identifying Pope Francis as still alive months after his reported death.

The study, involving 22 public-service media organizations across 18 countries, warned that the growing use of AI assistants for news—especially among younger audiences—could threaten public trust. According to the Reuters Institute’s 2025 Digital News Report, 15% of people under 25 now rely on AI assistants for news updates.

“When people don’t know what to trust, they end up trusting nothing at all, and that can deter democratic participation,” said Jean Philip De Tender, EBU’s media director. The report calls for greater accountability and transparency from AI developers to ensure reliable and responsibly sourced information.

Netflix Faces Investor Test as Advertising and Gaming Bets Seek Payoff

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Netflix (NFLX.O) heads into its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday facing a pivotal moment: can its billion-dollar pushes into advertising and gaming justify its $120 billion stock rally this year and sustain growth beyond its streaming roots?

Analysts expect the company to post its fastest revenue growth in over four years, driven by blockbuster releases such as “KPop Demon Hunters” — its most successful film to date — and the return of “Wednesday.” The fourth quarter also looks promising with the final season of Stranger Things set to draw massive viewership.

Yet some investors are skeptical. Netflix stopped reporting subscriber numbers earlier this year, shifting focus to revenue and profit metrics, which has heightened pressure on its new ventures to perform. The company has spent about $1 billion building its gaming division, acquiring studios and developing over 120 mobile titles, including “GTA: San Andreas” and games inspired by hits like “Squid Game: Unleashed.”

So far, the results have been underwhelming. According to Omdia, Netflix’s games have increased user engagement by less than 0.5% after four years. Co-CEO Greg Peters defended the slow progress, comparing the rollout to Netflix’s early struggles in Japan — suggesting success will take time.

Netflix’s gaming challenges mirror those of other media giants such as Warner Bros Discovery, which have also struggled to turn big franchises into profitable games. Analysts note that Netflix’s lack of iconic intellectual property limits its competitive edge.

Meanwhile, Netflix’s ad-supported subscription tier — now available in key global markets — is emerging as the company’s most promising new revenue stream. Analysts estimate it generated around $662 million in Q3 and already attracts over half of new subscribers, totaling roughly 94 million users. Still, its overall impact remains small compared to Netflix’s projected $11.51 billion in quarterly revenue and $3.01 billion in net profit, representing jumps of 17% and 27%, respectively.

Investors like Brian Mulberry of Zacks Investment Management caution that while these new segments may eventually diversify Netflix’s revenue, “in the short term, they are not profitable.” The coming quarters will reveal whether Netflix’s gaming and advertising bets can transform from costly experiments into real growth engines.

Veeam to Acquire Securiti AI for $1.73 Billion to Strengthen Cloud Data and AI Security

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Veeam Software announced on Tuesday that it will acquire Securiti AI for about $1.73 billion, a major deal aimed at enhancing data protection and governance across cloud and AI applications. The acquisition combines Veeam’s backup and recovery software with Securiti’s Data Command Center, a platform designed to unify, secure, and manage sensitive data spread across multiple cloud environments.

The move positions Veeam to better compete with Rubrik and Commvault Systems, as organizations increasingly demand integrated solutions that address both cybersecurity resilience and AI data governance. With cyberattacks and ransomware incidents on the rise, Veeam aims to strengthen its foothold in the fast-growing market for secure cloud data management.

Following the acquisition, Securiti AI CEO Rehan Jalil will join Veeam as President of Security and AI, reflecting the company’s commitment to embedding data protection more deeply into its products. The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter, was supported by Morgan Stanley, which advised Securiti AI, while JPMorgan provided financing for Veeam.

Veeam said it will continue to offer Securiti’s flagship Data Command Center while developing new integrated capabilities. The acquisition follows a period of significant valuation growth for Veeam: private equity firm Insight Partners, its largest shareholder, sold a $2 billion stake in 2023, valuing the company at $15 billion, up from its $5 billion acquisition price in 2020.

Veeam’s software is widely used to protect enterprise data from ransomware attacks and accidental loss, offering immutable backups that ensure recovery even when files are encrypted by hackers.